4th Aviation Day Confederation
4th Aviation Day at Confederation College by Scott A. Sumner Confederation College held Aviation Day, an annual event that brings aviation industry partners together with students from the College's Aviation – Flight Management and Aviation Technician programs. The event provided an opportunity for students to connect with employers, explore career pathways, and learn about opportunities in Canada's aviation sector. Employers from across the industry were on site to meet with students, discuss ... Read More

Future Good Opportunities
Future Good Opportunities Possible at the Port of Thunder Bay by Scott A. Sumner I asked Pat Bushby, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Port of Thunder Bay, some questions about how the Port has done last season and future prospects for 2026 and beyond. How did the 2025 season go for the Port of Thunder Bay and what do you expect for the 2026 season? “ It was an excellent year at the Port of Thunder Bay with some record tonnage moving through the facilities.” “ Personally I ... Read More

Good Economic Signs in Thunder
Good Economic Signs in Thunder Bay! by Scott A. Sumner You can look at the positive! We're living in a world in 2026 that has a lot of negative activity going on. I mean the war in Ukraine continues with no end in sight, there is tension in the Gaza strip, a new war in Iran and tensions in the entire Middle East, change of leadership in Venezuela, tension between the US and Cuba etc. etc. Canada has had recent job losses and difficulty in our trading relationships with our American neighbors. Energy ... Read More